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Ford Transit Connect vs Jeep Grand Cherokee - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 85600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Ford Transit Connect

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Connect has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58904 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.90 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Connect performs significantly better – achieving up to 118 km, about 73 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Grand Cherokee

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a convincingly edge – offering 380 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.40 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Jeep Grand Cherokee performs slightly better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Ford Transit Connect tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Jeep Grand Cherokee pulls convincingly stronger with 637 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 287 Nm difference.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is decisively lighter – 1477 kg compared to 2434 kg. The difference is around 957 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Connect performs decisively better – up to 3700 L, which is about 1696 L more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Connect to a small extent takes the win – 792 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Transit Connect proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Connect is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,700
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 118 km
Ford Transit Connect
Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Ford Transit Connect
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Costs and Consumption

Price
26700 - 41500 £
Price
85600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.90 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
45 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
65 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
72 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
Curb weight
2434 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
4914 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1968 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Height
1858 mm
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Max trunk capacity
2004 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.30 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
637 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
280 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Jeep
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.